Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time (Paperback)
From Publishers WeeklyStarred Review. Some failures lead to phenomenal successes, and this American nurse’s unsuccessful attempt to climb K2, the world’s second tallest mountain, is one of them. Dangerously ill when he finished his climb in 1993, Mortenson was sheltered for seven weeks by the small Pakistani village of Korphe; in return, he promised to build the impoverished town’s first school, a project that grew into the Central Asia Institute, which has since constructed more than 50 schools across rural Pakistan and Afghanistan. Coauthor Relin recounts Mortenson’s efforts in fascinating detail, presenting compelling portraits of the village elders, con artists, philanthropists, mujahideen, Taliban officials, ambitious school girls and upright Muslims Mortenson met along the way. As the book moves into the post-9/11 world, Mortenson and Relin argue that the United States must fight Islamic extremism in the region through collaborative efforts to alleviate poverty and imp (more…)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic book. Everyone should read it.
It’s not great literature. Some of the writing is very pedestrian. It plods along at first.
None of that matters.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring
My mom sent me this book, because I’m soon to head to Afghanistan for work. Whenever my mom sends me a book my initial reaction is always … “sigh.
5.0 out of 5 stars
An Enlightening and Enjoyable Read
Great insight into the way of life, sensitivities, culture, similarities and differences in this region of the world, presented in clarity in an adventurous piece of supurb…
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Five Star Read for All
This book was fascinating, well- written and educational. My husband and I both read it and enjoyed it immensely.
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Excellent
I picked up this book at a friend’s recommendation who had attended a literature class where the instructor said “If you have not read Three Cups of Tea, you are illiterate.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Probably the most amazing book I’ve ever read!!!!
I think governments all over the world should use this book in helping to promote peace. This book is such an inspirational read that I would and have recommended this book to…
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Wonderfully Affirming
This book was a wonderful affirmation of hard work and dedication. I think that the take away message is to follow your dreams and work for the betterment of humankind…
4.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome Mortenson is a Fantabulous School Builder!!!!
Three Cups of Tea is a remarkable book and can be enjoyed by anyone. Though I believe that the wording and setting is for an older crowd, the story line can touch the hearts of…
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing and important story
This book challenged me to think about a region where we are fighting a war in a new way. While being an exciting adventure story certain to please any indiana jones fan, it…
3.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible story, shameful writing
With a story this incredible, it’s surprising they couldn’t find (or afford?) a higher-quality author to tell it.